Webster's 1828 Dictionary
WOOLD
v.t.[G.] To wind, particularly to wind a rope round a mast or yard, when made of two or more pieces, at the place where they are fished, for confining and supporting them.
WOOLDED
pp. Bound fast with ropes; wound round.
WOOLDER
n.A stick used in woolding.
WOOLDING
ppr. Binding fast with ropes; winding round.
WOOLDING
n. 1. The act of winding, as a rope round a mast.
2. The rope used for binding masts and spars.
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
WOOLD
Woold, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Woolded; p. pr. & vb. n. Woolding. ] Etym: [D. woelen, bewoelen; akin to G. wuhlen, bewuhlen. *146.] (Naut. )
Defn: To wind, or wrap; especially, to wind a rope round, as a mast or yard made of two or more pieces, at the place where it has been fished or scarfed, in order to strengthen it.
WOOLDER
WOOLDER Woold "er, n.
1. (Naut. )
Defn: A stick used to tighten the rope in woolding.
2. (Rope Making )
Defn: One of the handles of the top, formed by a wooden pin passing through it. See 1st Top, 2.
WOOLDING
WOOLDING Woold "ing, n. (Naut. )(a ) The act of winding or wrapping anything with a rope, as a mast. (b ) A rope used for binding masts and spars.
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